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Exclusive – Brook: I want to force Khan into retirement

Kell Brook has told talkSPORT he wants to ‘retire’ Amir Khan, after defeating Hector Saldivia in just three rounds.

The Sheffield-born boxer put in an impressive showing to deck his Argentinian opponent, which made him the mandatory challenger for the IBF welterweight title currently held by Devon Alexander.

But Brook, who is now 29 fights unbeaten, has admitted he’d love to take on Khan in Britain for what could be an epic bout.

“In my mind I’m boxing for a world title but don’t rule out Khan or [Ricky] Hatton, anything can happen in boxing,” he told the Weekend Sports Breakfast.

“It will always be unfinished business [if I don’t face Khan]. With me and him it’s personal and I’m passionate about that fight. I’m passionate about knocking Amir Khan out.

“We were on Ringside the other night and there is something about him which really gets to me. People having been talking about me and him for years and I just want to retire him.

“He’s distasteful with some of the things he says. I just want to take him out. I think it’s going to be a blockbuster for the fans. He only fights in America but I’d love to fight in a big stadium over here. If we can make that happen I’m sure I can take him out.”

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With me and him it’s personal and I’m passionate about that fight. I’m passionate about knocking Amir Khan out.